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Monday, November 28, 2016

Meet Casey, a fair citizen who finds the time and energy to take action in the Chicago community. In this episode, Casey helps us answer that question we’ve been asking on the show for 5 years (mostly after Listen Up Chicago): yeah, that’s a problem, so what do we do about it? If you’ve been wondering the same thing, if you want to make a difference but never knew where to start, then start here.

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.

Monday, September 26, 2016

This is the final part of a 3 part series on the Chicago Stories Live show at the Greenhouse featuring Your Chicago and The LIVINGroom. In this episode, we finally bring you the live performance, a really unique and fun show that combines storytelling and podcasting on one stage. Enjoy!

Monday, September 12, 2016

This is the second part of a 3 part series on the Chicago Stories Live show at the Greenhouse featuring Your Chicago and The LIVINGroom. If you haven't heard it already, start with episode 95 where we interview the founders of The LIVINGroom. In this episode, we give you a behind the scenes experience as you listen in on the rehearsals and preparation for the live storytelling performance.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Meet Laura and Joel Reitsma, co-founders of The LIVINGRoom, a theatrical assembly of individual performances that blend storytelling, movement, spectacle and music. In this special episode, Joel and Laura join us for Part 1 of a 3 Part Series on the Chicago Stories Live show hosted by The LIVINGRoom and Your Chicago at the Greenhouse Theater and give us the inside scoop on storytelling, trash pickup (or lack thereof), sunrise on the river and 7-11.

Trying out a selfie stick for a group photo. Not sold yet.

Sunrise over Lake Michigan #NoFilter

Catch The LIVINGRoom at Stage 773 every second Sunday of the month at 8pm and be sure to listen to Part 2: Behind the Scenes and Part 3: Chicago Stories Live in September!

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.

Monday, July 25, 2016

In this episode, meet Tremaine Atkinson, co-founder and head distiller of CH Distillery. In this episode, Tremaine tells the origin story of CH, talks about taste testing drinks first thing in the morning and shares a secret about Green River Soda.

(You can see Arden's green shake in the picture above. Tragic.)

You missed the CH Distillery giveaways and the yummy CH tent at Taste of Chicago, but all the more reason to visit them on Randolph! Learn more at on their website.

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

In this episode...come join us at 11:30am on Saturday at the Taste of Chicago's Food for Thought podcast pavilion! We will be interviewing Tremaine Atkinson, co-founder and head distiller at CH Distillery. CH Distillery will be giving our 50 ml bottles of CH Vodka and a complimentary drink card for The Bar and Table.

We'll also be giving our Your Chicago magnets. It's not booze but it's still free stuff!

Monday, June 27, 2016

(Hey! Before you read or listen, please remember that our guest is speaking as herself and is not speaking on behalf of the City of Chicago. Ok, on with the regularly scheduled intro...)

Meet Carrianne Carallis, Senior Budget Analyst for the City of Chicago. In this episode, Carrianne talks about reading the budget (do it!), participating in the process and a secret place to go for cheap, but good, beer.

Just a reminder that we will be at the Taste of Chicago on July 9 at 11:30am at the Food for Thought Podcast Pavilion! We will be interviewing the co-founder of Chicago Distilling Company. And if you ask nicely, we'll give you a Your Chicago magnet. SEE YOU THERE!

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Meet Jenne Myers, CEO of Chicago Cares, the city's leading non-profit service organization. In this episode, Jenne talks about the power of service, being ducks in a row and the secret to singing karaoke.

Monday, April 25, 2016

Meet Matthew Hoffman, artist and the custodian of the You Are Beautiful project. In this episode, Matt talks about how a rebellious idea to counteract advertising and tell people "You Are Beautiful" went from 100 stickers to an international sensation.

We are excited to be giving away some You Are Beautiful stickers (because you are!). To be entered to win, all you need to do is e-mail yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com with subject line "You Are Beautiful."

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.

Monday, March 28, 2016

With the rising temperatures and the looming tax deadline upon us, we were inspired to put together a list of free things to do things in Chicago. In this episode, we cover a surprising number of really fun and really cool things to do around the city without paying a penny. Get out there and have fun!

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.

Monday, February 29, 2016

Meet Susan Abrams, CEO of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. In this episode, get ready to be inspired as Susan tells us the history and mission of a museum that seeks to help visitors "remember the past, transform the future."

Happy Leap Day!

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Meet Jen Usellis, Chicago's own Klingon Pop Warrior. In this episode, Jen tells her tale of going from a non-trekkie to a having her Klingon version of Let It Go in the Disney vault. No nerd cred required to enjoy this fun episode!

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.

We pretty much think it's the best city of all. But what makes it so great is the awesome people who make the legendary food, star in our one-of-a-kind shows, organize our wonderful festivals, play our unique music and so much more.

If you've ever wanted to sit down and meet these people, this is your chance! Whether you're a tourist, a recent transplant or a life long resident, this is the Chicago podcast for you.